It was the coldest winter ever. Many animals died because of the cold.

The porcupines, realizing the situation, decided to group together to keep warm. This way they covered and protected themselves; but the quills of each one wounded their closest companions.

After awhile, they decided to distance themselves one from the other and they began to die, alone and frozen. So they had to make a choice: either accept the quills of their companions or disappear from the Earth.

Wisely, they decided to go back to being together. They learned to live with the little wounds caused by the close relationship with their companions in order to receive the heat that came from the others. This way they were able to survive.

The best relationship is not the one that brings together perfect people, but when each individual learns to live with the imperfections of others and can admire the other person's good qualities.

Ruth, Thank you so much for the info. Did they include the story with their photos? My friend is out tonight and I couldn't wait to share, it was so cute. I am going to let the porcupine tale stand to accent the story. Thanks again for sharing.

I like the story... especially the last naughty line! LOL!Hey, Ginger, I have a question: I got a "LinkedIn" invite email and it had your name on it. Before I accepted, I wanted to check to see if it was legitimate, and not some scam thing. Let me know! Thanks!Best,Gloria

Oh my goodness what a lil cutie he or she is..............I have never seen one up close like that.....so adorable.and what a great story, and oh so true!! No perfect people here on this earth........that is for sure!

Hey Ginger! I'm not only touched (yea, kind of a pun) by the story but I'm laughing too. Thanks for sharing that. And they are the cutest things! Who couldn't love a face like that. I would be pricked all the time cause I couldn't quit trying to hold them. And those feet and hands - awwwhhh.....

Thanks so much for sharing my button and entering my contest. You always warm my heart and leave the sweetest comments. I love zuchinni but have never tried them in sweet but have heard of zucchinni cake. I'll have to try the cupcakes. Enjoy the fun with your Grandson.

I have never seen a baby one before.How could anyone not love that little cute face, and the tiny feet!! So cuteI liked the story and the moral of it.It made me laugh when I read your explanation of it......LOL!! Thanks for sharing such a delightful little animal and story....Yasmin

What a cute little critter, I've never seen one. Love the story, but I have to say I had a great laugh when I read the moral to the story. Did you just say that???? How funny...........Thanks for a great post.

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